MI retained their strong Indian core of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma - one of the best in the league.
They made targeted trades by bringing in Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford, and Mayank Markande to fill specific squad gaps.
MI hold the lowest auction purse of ₹2.75 crore, showing they already have a nearly complete squad needing minimal additions.
Teams like KKR, CSK, and RR made major releases and big trades, indicating they are rebuilding rather than settled.
RCB also appear stable with 17 retentions, but still lack the overall balance and depth that MI have achieved.
Overall, Mumbai Indians emerge as the most settled team after the IPL 2026 retention and trade window, thanks to continuity, balance, and smart decision-making.